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14 campsites
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$20 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Anglers, paddlers, and RVers who want electrical hookups, a real boat launch, and docks with slack-water swimming access will get the most from this place. Fall weekends in September and October hit the sweet spot: crowds thin, mosquitoes drop off, and trout fishing improves as t
Dense forest and shade matter to you, or hiking is the main plan. The layout is open and grassy with scattered ornamental trees, and reviewers are clear that the vault toilets can be rough, a recurring complaint especially on busy summer weekends.
Reference information about Shadowy St. Joe Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Shadowy St. Joe Campground features 14 fully accessible campsites with electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Refuse receptacle provided, ample parking, convenient trailer space, potable piped water, boat launch, and a group picnic shelter. The day use picnic shelter has tables that can seat up to 40 people. </p><p>In 2023, the campground received a complete redesign paid for by the Great American Outdoors Act and with a Recreational Vehicle grant provided by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The redesign included all new accessible facilities, the addition of electricity throughout the campground, new fire rings, picnic tables, and restrooms. </p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> to make reservations at one of the seven reservable sites, or show up and look for one of the seven first come, first-served sites.</p>
The elevation is 2,100 ft. The campground is on the north bank of the lazy flowing St. Joe River. Wide and placid at the campground, the river invites campers to take their canoe for a paddle Some sites overlook the river and most are shaded by large decidious trees. It is neat with nicely manicured grass and Alder trees. St. Maries is close enough for a cook's night out.
Open mid-May through mid-September - weather dependent
Canoeing at this location on the St. Joe River is possible. Hiking: No Fishing: Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
Canoeing at this location on the St. Joe River is possible.
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station is available for a fee at Ed's R&R Service station in St. Maries on State Rt 3 north.
In St. Maries, ID, take State Rt. 3 north (to Kellogg) 0.6 miles to "Y" intersection (St. Joe River Rd. - Rt. FH 50). Bear right onto Rt. FH 50 and go 10.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of cooler, stable weather and spectacular riverside color — expect daytime highs in the 50s–70s°F in September and October with crisp nights in the 30s–40s°F. Water levels are lower and clearer than spring, making fishing (trout) and wildlife viewing especially productive while mosquitoes are reduced. Crowds thin compared with summer, though be aware of Idaho big-game hunting seasons that can increase local traffic on some weekends. Peak months: September, October, August, June Avoid: December, January, February
Described as delivering 'the best conditions' in September–October with pleasant highs and clear water.
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Day and overnight facility with 14 fully accessible campsites, paved roadways and camping spurs. Site amenities include electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, potable piped water, a boat launch and docks, refuse receptacle, ample parking and convenient trailer space. A group/day-use picnic shelter is available (day use shelter tables seat up to 40 people). The campground is 10.6 miles from the full-service community of St. Maries.
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